Using 3 SIM in Std Phone ?

coupleuk

I got my mother one of the sim free phones suitable for pensioners ie loud ring, big buttons etc.

http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=90&mpe_id=11134&productId=349503&intv_id=11085&evtype=CpgnClick&langId=-1&catalogId=1008

The phone is unlocked for any network but Im not sure if I can use a 3 SIM card as they are 3G ?

I know I cant use a std sim in a 3 phone but can I use a 3 sim in a std phone?

Thanks
Paul

jayme1

the rule is

if the phone doesnt have 3G then you cant use a 3 mobile sim card.

you can use a non 3G sim from another network in a phone bought from 3 but the phone would have to be unlocked.

so to sum up in that phone she cant use 3 mobile, perhaps ASDA or IKEA mobile is a better choice.

Jon_01

I've seen these type of phones in magazines and none of them have ever been 3g, so no, I doubt it'll work with a 3 sim. . .

coupleuk

Just had the following from Vodafone;

You can use the Vodafone SIM card in 2G as well as in 3G network.

Paul

Jon_01

You could use any networks sim (apart from Three) in it. They all work on 2g/3g but Three is 3g only.

coupleuk

Thanks for that.

I just got this email from Lloyds Pharmacy (who sold the phone) after they checked with their supplier.

I have been informed that this Phone is compatible with any sim card APART from the 3G three sim card.

Thanks
Paul

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My wife had trouble using a Three SIM card in a 'normal 3g' handset.. Three customer services said that Three phones had extra software installed.

Be careful..